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Spurs’ elite depth gets them ahead of NBA’s early-season injury bug

With the injuries going on throughout the league during the early part of the season, the Spurs' choice to add more depth this summer makes even more sense.

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 2:00 PM
Spurs’ elite depth gets them ahead of NBA’s early-season injury bug
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Ty Small argues San Antonio's deep roster equips them to weather potential injuries better than rival teams.
  • Rivals such as Oklahoma City and Minnesota are managing significant injuries to start the season.
  • San Antonio previously won games without Victor Wembanyama behind Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and De'Aaron Fox.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Ty Small argues that the San Antonio Spurs' roster depth provides vital protection against early-season injuries impacting rival NBA teams. While Western Conference rivals like the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves face notable player absences, the writer contends that San Antonio's offseason construction positions them to navigate potential injuries to star Victor Wembanyama or other core players effectively.

Air Alamo notes that the Spurs previously managed without Wembanyama, citing contributions from De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper. Small highlights bench additions like Tarris Reed Jr. and the pending return of Tobias Harris as key factors reducing reliance on individual stars and sustaining offensive production.

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